Hi Stella how did you go with your appointment ?  ... View more

I would like to try again for a Denture . Implants are expensive and an Anaesthetic is needed . I have had enough Surgery . I was 62 when Diagnosed with the first Cancer . I don't really chew but with the help of a Denture I may . ... View more

Yes both legs are now the same length and have a small dent . It is not overly bad looking . I was to be fitted with a Denture but the second Cancer appeared . You can have Implants or Dentures after your Mouth has healed My last Surgery was 17 months ago . I am glad I have been able to help . ... View more

My scar is under my Chin and can't be seen . First Op all but 4 teeth were taken from my Mandible . Second Op Surgeons removed all of the Mandible and remaining teeth . Another scar where your Fibula is removed and the Flap is taken . Mine healed really well . I am proud of my Scars . Bothe legs the Scars have faded . My Body hasn't rejected my Fibulas and the Surgeons take the long Vein as part of the Flap . My Leg Circulation is good and my Flesh is healthy . I am not able to open my Mouth very wide . So Stella for both Ops I was really scared . But I told myself it will be a good outcome and I am in good hands . So be scared , cry , scream and shout . But still stay Positive . You will learn to adapt to the Surgery . All the Best . I am here if you want to keep chatting . ... View more

Hi Stella I have  through Cancer twice now . Along with 2 long Surgeries . Each were 13 and half hours . Each time I awoke in Intensive Care . The first Op was removal of 3/4 of my Mandible . My Rt. Fibula and graft and skin graft on Rt. Thigh . Also Tracheostomy and Neck Resection .  I was in Hospital for 16 days . I could swallow , breathe on my own and was on a soft , pureed diet and walked with a moon boot . I could also talk .  The Physio came the next day and got me out of bed . I walked with a frame and a boot . I ended up being able to eat with a plastic spoon ( BigW party section has many colours .  I had 36 fractions of Radiation as my Margins were too close together . For almost 5 years I did well . I continued my checks at the Maxio Facila Clinic . A second Cancer was found and this time my whole Mandible was removed . Also Lt. Fibula . Skin graft to Lt. Thigh . Another Trachaeostomy and Neck Resection .  My Recovery has been harder the second time . I was in Hospital a month and had a Peg tube inserted as I could not swallow . Walked with a frame and moon boot . It took me 3months to start to slurp water with a straw . Speech therapy is wonderful . I had peg feeds for 10 months . Then supplements for another 4 months .  My Mobility is now good and my swallowing is stronger . I still use a straw to drink and am on a Puree diet which I eat with a plastic spoon . The Radiation charcoled my Mouth . So I don't tolerate ordinary Cutlery .  I have survived again and intend Living a lot longer . My Speech took a lot longer the second time . I still have difficulty speaking on the phone .  Do you have any specific questions .? All the best for your Surgery . Be kind to yourself . Rest . Sleep as much as your Body tells you too .  Marg  ... View more